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Great Longstone Station
Great Longstone Station was the third stop on Midland Railway’s extension from Bakewell to London and Buxton. It opened in 1863 and closed 99 years later in 1962; a victim of the Beeching cuts.
Monsal Dale Station
A stretch of platform is all that’s left of Monsal Dale Railway Station which lay on the Buxton side of Headstone Viaduct. It was the last of five stations to be built on this section of the line.
Miller’s Dale Station
Set in typically scenic Peak District countryside, Miller’s Dale Station became an unlikely but important intercity hub in the heyday of steam travel on the route between London and Manchester.
Blackwell Mill Halt
Blackwell Mill Halt was built for railway workers living in the cottages close to the start of today’s Monsal Trail. Recent plans for a light railway could mean it emerges once again from the undergrowth.
The lost stones
A recent walk along Monk’s Dale set me wondering whether medieval monks really did once live and work in this wonderfully tranquil spot, seeking to escape the cares of the world.
The project begins…
A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, according to Mao Zedong. This little website is probably not quite on the same scale, but at least I’ve now made a start.
Monsal Trail walks
Scroll through to see more walks in the series. Or click here to view them all on one page…
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